Tall in Tagalog

“Tall” in Tagalog is “Matangkad” or “Mataas.” This common adjective is used to describe height in people, buildings, and objects. Mastering this word will help you describe physical characteristics accurately in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Tall

[Definition]

• Tall /tɔːl/
• Adjective 1: Of great or more than average height, especially with reference to people.
• Adjective 2: Of a specified height (used in measurements).

[Synonyms] = Matangkad, Mataas, Tangkad, Taas, Mahabang-tangkad

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: My brother is very tall for his age.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aking kapatid na lalaki ay napakatangkad para sa kanyang edad.
• Ex2_EN: The basketball player is almost seven feet tall.
• Ex2_PH: Ang manlalaro ng basketball ay halos pitong talampakan ang taas.
• Ex3_EN: That tall building is the new shopping mall.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mataas na gusaling iyon ay ang bagong shopping mall.
• Ex4_EN: She wore high heels to look taller.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay nagsuot ng mataas na takong upang tingnan na mas matangkad.
• Ex5_EN: The tall trees provide shade during summer.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga mataas na puno ay nagbibigay ng lilim sa panahon ng tag-init.